After looking at pictures of dental treatment scenes, researchers discovered that female patients scared of the dentist were six times more likely to be disgusted with what they saw, compared with non-dental phobic women.
In a battle of the sexes, dental phobic women struggled to hide their emotions. Although both men and woman faired equally when asked about their feelings towards the dentist, women afraid of the dentist were more repulsed than their men counterparts.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help Treat Patients With Dental Phobia
According to a study published in the latest issue of the British Dental Journal (BDJ), a single
session of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) could help individuals who suffer from severe
dental phobia to overcome their anxieties. ...
"Dental phobia is a serious problem because it deters some people from ever going to the dentist,
except when they are in severe pain. At this stage, they may require more invasive treatment than
might be the case if they went to the dentist regularly. Sadly, this cycle of anxiety,
non-attendance and pain is often repeated in the children of those with dental phobia, perpetuating
the problem and feeding another generation of oral health problems. ....... More
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session of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) could help individuals who suffer from severe
dental phobia to overcome their anxieties. ...
"Dental phobia is a serious problem because it deters some people from ever going to the dentist,
except when they are in severe pain. At this stage, they may require more invasive treatment than
might be the case if they went to the dentist regularly. Sadly, this cycle of anxiety,
non-attendance and pain is often repeated in the children of those with dental phobia, perpetuating
the problem and feeding another generation of oral health problems. ....... More
Website supported by www.aces4ce.com
ACES is the world's leader in providing live webcast dental continuing education
Disclaimer
Content on this blog are for informational purposes only, is neither intended to and does not establish a standard of care, and is not a substitute for professional judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. ACES is not responsible for information on external websites linked to this website.
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